stop talking
Zip your lip
Stop talking is an instruction to cease speaking, ranging from polite request to sharp command depending on tone and context.
Parents say it to chattering children; teachers to disruptive students.
Stop talking and listen.
The phrase can dismiss someone's excuses or objections: Just stop talking and do it.
Sometimes used self-referentially when someone realizes they're rambling: I should stop talking now.
- ceaseTo discontinue activity
- zip itCommand to stop speaking
- zip your lipCommand to stop talking
- cork itCommand to be quiet
- shushCommand for silence
clam up · hush up · quiet · halt · mute · be silent · silence · pipe down · keep it down · button it · shut up · shuddap · hold your tongue · bite your tongue · keep mum · discretion · self-control · stifle
stop talkingkeep talking
Maintain verbal communication
speak up · open one's mouth · find one's voice · pipe up · chime in
stop talkingspeak up
Talk louder or opine
raise one's voice · speak out · shout · yell · sound off
stop talkingparticipate
Take an active role
contribute · have one's say · weigh in · get involved · speak one's mind
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